Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

When in office, I didn’t take that which was not mine – Buhari Muhammadu Buhari When in office, I didn’t take that which was not mine – Buhari * Advises to have citizens at the centre of their administrations. When in office, I didn’t take that which did not belong to me – Buhari. Nigeria’s immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari has advised those in leadership positions to attach more importance to the welfare of the people than their personal welfare. The former President also said that he left office as the President with the same physical assets he had before…

Lamidi Apapa leads Labour Party after Supreme Court’s ruling against Abure Lamidi Apapa leads Labour Party after Supreme Court’s ruling against Abure * Apapa promises to be proactive to revive party. The Labour Party leadership crisis took a new dimension as one of the party leaders, Lamidi Apapa took over the party’s leadership following the Supreme Court judgement sacking Julius Abure as the party’s National Chairman. In its recent judgement, a five-member panel of the Supreme Court set aside the decision of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which had recognised Abure as the party’s national chairman. But on Wednesday,…

FG, May 1, begins to automate landing, exit cards for foreigners Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo FG, May 1, begins to automate landing, exit cards for foreigners The Federal Government has announced that, effective May 1, 2025, all landing and exit cards for foreigners entering or leaving Nigeria will be automated, as part of efforts to enhance border security and streamline immigration processes. With the automation, foreigners will be required to complete the forms online before boarding flights to or from Nigeria. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this on Wednesday, during a joint briefing with the Minister of…

Nigeria can build $1tn economy when electricity is stable – Elumelu Chairman of Transcorp Group, Tony Elumelu Nigeria can build $1tn economy when electricity is stable – Elumelu Chairman of Transcorp Group, Tony Elumelu, has said that Nigeria’s ambition to build a $1tn economy cannot be realised without urgent and sustained efforts to address challenges in the country’s electricity sector. Elumelu, who spoke on Wednesday, at the company’s Annual General Meeting held in Abuja, said access to reliable power remains the single most critical factor in transforming the Nigerian economy, particularly as the country pushes for increased contribution from the…

In 2024, Personal remittances hit $20.93bn – CBN CBN In 2024, Personal remittances hit $20.93bn The Central Bank of Nigeria has said that personal remittance inflows rose to $20.93bn in 2024, reflecting an 8.9 per cent increase year-on-year. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the apex bank while announcing a balance of payments surplus of $6.83bn for the 2024 financial year. The statement was signed by the CBN’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Mrs Hakama Sidi-Ali. The figure marks a significant turnaround from deficits of $3.34bn and $3.32bn recorded in 2023 and 2022, respectively. The CBN said…

Sanwo-Olu’s wife encourages women to be nation builders From left: Wife of Lagos State Deputy Governor, Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat: wife of Lagos State Governor Mrs. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu; Senator representing Lagos-West, Dr. Idiat Adebule; All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos State Women Leader Mrs Jumoke Okoya-Thomas and Convener, Women in Successful Careers, Mrs. Amina Oyagbola during the inaugural Lagos-West Women Assembly in Ikeja. Sanwo-Olu’s wife encourages women to be nation builders * Sanwo-Olu’s wife, Ibijoke admonishes women to focus on nation building. The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has called on women to embrace their vital roles as nation-builders…

Adeniyi Emerges Winner Leadership ‘Public Service Person of The Year’ Award CG Adeniyi with the award in Abuja Adeniyi Emerges Winner Leadership ‘Public Service Person of The Year’ Award * For transformative leadership of the Customs Service The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi MFR, was recognized with the “Public Service Person of the Year 2024” award at the 17th edition of the Leadership Conference and Awards in Abuja. The award recognises his performance as Customs CG. The Leadership Group, organisers of the event, stated that Adeniyi was selected after a process that assessed over ten top-performing government officials. According…

Court refrains Housing Ministry from demolishing Banana Island property Court refrains Housing Ministry from demolishing Banana Island property A federal high court sitting in Lagos has given an interim injunction restraining the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, their servants, agents, privies, from demolishing a property owned by the residents of Banana Island, Lagos. The property at issue is the estate’s Boat ClubHouse situated at OT QC in Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos which the ministry wants to demolish in order to pave way for the construction of an access road to an upcoming estate to be known as Apple…

China payback: 84% tariffs on US products from Thursday Chinese 100 yuan notes (red) and US 100 dollar notes, in Beijing on April 8, 2025. Photo: Jade GAO / AFP China payback: 84% tariffs on US products from Thursday China payback: 84% tariffs on US products from this Thursday. China is ready to impose 84 percent tariffs on US imports, up from 34 percent, the finance ministry said Wednesday, hours after similar levies by the United States came into force. US President Donald Trump’s latest salvo of tariffs came into effect on dozens of trading partners Wednesday, including punishing 104…

LAPO Microfinance Bank Committed to Women Empowerment, Inclusion LAPO Microfinance Bank Committed to Women Empowerment, Inclusion In commemoration of the 2025 International Women’s Day, themed, “Accelerate Action,” LAPO Microfinance Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to championing female leadership, advancing financial inclusion, and creating equitable opportunities across its workforce and customer base. In a statement signed by the company’s Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications, Oluremi Akande, the bank noted that with over 70 per cent of its lending portfolio dedicated to women-owned and led enterprises, LAPO has consistently empowered female entrepreneurs through easy access to credits, financial literacy programs, loans,…